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Design your future in a fun and vibrant culture

Electrical Technician

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for the top fortune 500 Consumer Producing Companies in the world. When you join Friesen’s, you join a fun vibrant culture of talented and inspired individuals working as a Team who are dedicated to providing outstanding equipment to meet our client’s needs.

Responsibilities

  • Work is project-orientated, and you may be working on several projects, all at various stages, at any given time.
  • Wiring and labeling control panels.
  • Wiring and programming motors & VFDs.
  • Running tests on equipment.
  • Troubleshooting problems.
  • Work on AC and DC systems up to 600 volts.
  • Working with AC & DC drives, electrical component analysis, use of electrical meters and oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical repair.
  • Knowledge and application of basic 110–480-volt electrical theory.
  • Comprehension of blueprints and technical text.
  • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assemble and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
  • Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. Fastens these items in place with screws or bolts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as an ohmmeter, and/or megger.
  • System startups and troubleshooting systems.

Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of experience or 2-year technical degree in related field.
  • Be able to lift up to 75lbs
  • Has knowledge of electrical theory, AC/DC systems, electrical wiring concepts, practices, and procedures. The ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Working knowledge of AC/DC systems, familiarity with VFD’s & Motors, Electrical wiring
  • Working knowledge of automation systems and components.

Full-Time Benefits Package

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) retirement matching
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Supplemental Benefits – Accident, cancer, indemnity, illness, and legal plan
  • Employee Assistance Program

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